Archon SF-1 RG in Flight - Outside View | NEW PAINT SCHEME

The waiting is over! The new awaited video of Archon SF-1 RG with its new paint scheme, is here! You can find more details about this aircraft, below in the description.
Watch it taxiing, taking-off, making a low pass over his little new brother " Atairon* " which is currently under construction, and landing.
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Archon SF-1 is an evolutionary unique aircraft, that utilizes the look of a modern fighter aircraft but lies into the Ultalight(EU)/LSA(USA) category. The idea behind the design is an affordable recreational aircraft that offers the impression and the feeling of a fighter aircraft.
It was designed and built in Greece, by George Iliopoulos. The maiden flight was made in July, 2009. Since then, it's been being test flown in regular basis and have received minor changes to improve the overall flight qualities. Needless to say, we are very impressed by its flight characteristics. It's a very pilot friendly, forgiving and most importantly, a pleasant aircraft to fly.
Our Vision & Goal :
G-Aerosports is the expression of our passion for airplanes and recreational flights. To the people who love buliding and flying free, we seek to deliver a rich flying experience.
Our Vision:
to make our aircrafts the benchmark of evolution and progress in the Sport Aviation industry worldwide, giving the opportunity to people of all ages, who love the feeling of flight and creation to realize their dream.
Our goal:
to manufacture affordable Ultralight Aircrafts of top design quality.
"We put our passion, experience and knowledge into what we do"
The ARCHON SF-1
30 years of ceaseless effort; designs, tests and optimizations gave birth to Archon SF1 for the most exciting flying experience. Don’t miss the chance to build a UL like no other, sit in the cockpit and take command of a truly challenging aircraft for the most astonishing flying experience!
Only the best becomes a Fighter Pilot... Take a seat inside the cockpit of your personal, modern “Fighter" and prepare for take-off.
...WAITING IS OVER...
ARCHON is available to build, customize and fly!
Specifications:
Wing Span : 7.25 m
Length : 8.00 m
Height : 2.20 m
Net Weight : 205 kg
Gross Weight : 300 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity : 45 lt
Engine Type* : 40-130 hp
Propeller Diameter : Max. 1,60 m
Stall Speed : 65 km/h
VNE : 210 km/h
VNO : 180 km/h
VA : 155 km/h
VFE : 110 km/h
Load Factor : +4 -2 G
Take-off Distance : 200 m
Wing-detach Time : 30 min.
*The standard engine mount is for the Rotax 503, 532, 582 engines.
Alluminum alloy construction, light-weight and durable material, corrosion resistant, UV protected.
+ Easy to work with.
+ Basic skills and tools required to assemble in a small workshop.
If you want to find more about the aircraft, please visit the official website of Aerosports GR at:
www.aerosports.gr
*"Atairon" is the newest addition on the fleet of G-AeroSports and it's currently under construction. It is a two seat side-by-side, all-metal Ultralight/LSA aircraft, designed both for training and cross country. Our first priority is the safety and we focus on the comfort of the occupants. The first tests are expected to begin in the late November of "17.
Stay tuned for more information and the first videos of the tests.
Credits:
Pilot:
Stephen Ioannidis
Camera Operators:
Elliott Ioannidis
Chris Alexiou
Stephen Ioannidis
Equipment used to shoot this video:
Canon PowerShot SX-1
Panasonic HC-V270
SJCAM SJ4000
Rollei Actioncam
Tripod : Velbon CX-686 w/ Velbon PH-368 Fluid Video Head
Post Production has been made with Adobe Premiere CC 2015 dot 3.
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[@powderslinger5968]

The more I see this aircraft the more I like it. It's a biplane/ducted/pusher hybrid. I spent 10 minutes geeking out over the canopy alone! Stunning work.

[@SpreadFlying]

Thank you Flyboy BC. I'm glad you liked the project and the video.

[@SpreadFlying]

Also, please consider subscribing to my channel. It only takes a second for you, but it is extremely helpful for me. Cheers! :-)

[@pjhudson5344]

Triplane? I know its amazing, look at the 2 wings in biplane configuration, then the tail itself is a more of a wing getting direct blow from the prop. In this case you have 3 lifting mechanisms? Idk. How would this fly with couple of 100lb turbojets is the question. A turbine aircraft with 1/5 power to weight ratio. Maybe 2 250lb turbojets with 500lb of thrust is in order here, problem is lift produces drag so you don't want to have a mid-air yard sale by getting her up to mach 1. a 200kt 2hour endurance with 340 KMile range and climbs at 2k-4k per min climb., rated to 6gs.

[@manofsan]

​ @Spread Flying ​ - I want to commend you for the boldness of this project. SF-1 has such a nice distinct & charming look to it. Have you heard of recent sport aircraft like PJ-2 Dreamer and also UL-39 Albi, which use ducted fans powered by piston-engines? Because they use piston-engines, they are legal under the Light Sports Aircraft category in USA. Have you considered the possibility of such an approach for Archon? Also however, LSA category requires fixed landing carriage and doesn't allow retractable. Have you also considered making fake "drop tanks" which would not drop, but could instead act as fuel nacelles to extend flight duration and range? They could also help to conceal a fixed non-retractable landing gear. You could also additionally have an optional luggage pod. Wow, one can imagine so many possibilities with your idea.

[@carlosreyes1711]

10 out of 10 on the landing :)

[@MrCRIS2121]

Μπράβο 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 εύχομαι ολόψυχα να κατασκευαστούν πολλά Ελληνικά τέτοια και ακόμα καλύτερα αεροπλάνα.

[@dimitrisg45]

Θα ήταν καλό εκπαιδευτικό για την αεροπορία, με λίγο πείραγμα . Δηλαδή μηχανη τζετ

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

I like how well they hid the prop on this! And WHAT a great landing!!!! The CG in this thing is perfect!!!

[@MrAristhan]

Πολλά μπράβο για την μεγαλη προσπάθεια που κατέβαλες, και το καταπληκτικό αποτέλεσμα.

[@tomcook5813]

I love the nose wheel up rollout...

[@larrysouthern5098]

This is a good looking airplane on the ground and in the air!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!

[@ronin3018]

4 dislikes from Lockheed engineers 😂😂😂

[@dilaramichel4163]

I am a turk but i didnt touch dislike button...

[@siliconvalleyengineer5875]

Fantastic design, the developer should be proud !

[@ohwell2790]

This is the most innovative airplane to come along in a long time. Great job !

[@greekpiece]

Bravo! You are making us proud! 🙂👍🛫

[@supercat380]

excellent home built aircraft project. Well done to the engineering team for this innovative aircraft!!!

[@ivanhicks887]

Wondeerful !

[@EamonnSeoigh]

Oh yeah, gear up! Noticeable speed increase. I really like this design. Almost a ducted fan, quite unique. The pilot’s got to smile more- I know he wants to put a big grin on.......

[@socratesmavrofridis2363]

This man is very good

[@user-bs1li8lx2v]

ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΧΟΝΤΑ.ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ ΚΑΤΑΠΛΗΚΤΙΚΟ.ΦΑΝΤΑΣΤΙΚΟ.

[@1964Loukas]

Incredible!!! NICE JOB!!!!

[@ericnyhof8408]

Even if this wasn't intended to look like a jot, its a pretty good design anyway. Lots of wing area and good thrust over the tail. It is almost all lifting or control surfaces. I like it.

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

Appears very stable. I would like to see a bit of maneouvering.

[@julianwelz4450]

Great work

[@planelander]

This is pretty gnarly ; props!

[@mikegriffith8266]

Love this machine!

[@ifestionpapadam4929]

Εξαιρετικό, συγχαρητήρια.!!! Καλές πωλήσεις.!!!

[@thomascrowe3407]

A Neufy Tomcat! Where things are simpler. Gonna win a war with that one. Neat build though.

[@fotisalexandropoulos793]

ωραιος ο Αρχων!! Εξαιρετικο αεροπλανο,εξαιρετικη ιδεα!!

[@dionis198686]

sweet and very light in a military style )

[@gf401]

Very nice..looks like a stealth jet!

[@obi-wankenobi4101]

It is stealth.

[@user-gc9ie3zk1y]

Is greek

[@manosdleros]

Μπράβο!.

[@jackflak8293]

Very nice....

[@thedarkknight803able]

Awesome 😎👍🏾

[@mpagiatampamapgiatampa3831]

Nα που η αεροπορια μας βρηκε εκπαιδευτικο αεροσκαφος μπραβο ρε φιλε μακαρι να γινει

[@johnbrandon5493]

Waves to the orchestra to start the "Top Gun Anthem"!

[@alienxyt]

When I saw the canopy I was skeptical but it seems to fly well. Good job!

[@simos_lore]

Μπραβο ρε Έλληνα τέτοια μυαλά θέλουμε να προωθήσει το κράτος μας για να εξελιχθούμε και να παράγουμε ακόμα ποιο πολλα! Ευγε!

[@billvekas3465]

Εξαιρετικό.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MAGApepe]

sweetttttt :))

[@flyingdentist]

Wow looks like an F-35 with a propeller.Amazing video.

[@klausbrinck2137]

U cannot see the propeller when it´s turning... ;-)

[@fredgibbins9782]

North Korea just updated their Air Force by buying two of these

[@shroudjunior7072]

Lol

[@user-pf7cw5wr4y]

At least theese are new compared to the 50 years old Soviet Mig"s the proclaim to own ..

[@bernardopercyvant5206]

Gostei do designer!!! Parabéns!! Muito show!!!

[@elklimis]

Εύγε !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@georgepower5611]

Μπράβο

[@francoparonesso7264]

Well done! The ugly duckling fies like a swan. Very interesting technical solution.

[@thanzaf7128]

This is from my Village in Florina,greece

[@Wok_Agenda]

Ποιο χωριό είναι;

[@TurkishKB]

awesome!!!! It looks like it has so much lift. Ideas run through my brain, i want to build one.

[@deamthegreek9927]

LITLE BABY F-35

[@sniper7882]

It will be a nice trainer for f 22 and f 35 ,😀😀

[@Justwantahover]

So cool, but get rid of the struts to match the RG. Maybe ram a bit of carbon tubing right through the wing root and wings.

[@Manaritzis88]

Hellenic Power!

[@secularsunshine9036]

*Let the Sunshine in.*

[@themisfrs]

Bravo ... exete skefti na perasete se kapio mikro turbofan? tha itane efikto ena tetio upgrade ?

[@thanoskakkavas2128]

ΚΟΙΝΗ ΛΟΓΙΚΗ

[@gregbartley7179]

If I had one of these, I would SO paint it in BSG Colonial Vioer colors!!!!!

[@thomascrowe3407]

Almost a v-hull. Wondering if pontoons would work.

[@tasosv2010]

made in greece

[@user-pf7cw5wr4y]

And by Greek.....

[@poltergeistpoltergeist2754]

Высший уровень каргокульта! Нам уже и этого не достичь (

[@larrysouthern5098]

I could build this in my garage for the price of a suv!!! Great video!!! this would be a great garage project...R/C plane too!!!!

[@Texaca]

....using foam core, and composite fabric, you could literally build one inexpensively 👍

[@larrysouthern5098]

@@Texaca Yes Yes Yes...

[@kefalosthomas6889]

Bravo re maga. What is the stall speed? Looks super stable at low speeds.

[@G-Aerosports]

The stall speed is 65 Km/h or 40 miles/h or 35 Knots.

[@michailmikropandremenos3197]

Teleio Drone!!!!!

[@user-gc9ie3zk1y]

Εε αεροπλάνο είναι και η Ελλάδα θα το χρησιμοποιήσει για εκπαιδεύσει τον ποιλοτον της πολεμικής μας αεροπορία

[@thomascarmichael6760]

I love this aircraft! Unique design that would give you that fighter jock feeling. I want one ! When are you bringing it to market and what’s it’s price gonna be?

[@klausbrinck2137]

An US kit-firma has the WW-distributing-rights by now (except Greece itself, I guess), now, one can soon buy it... Much cheaper when bought in Greece, but they build slowly in Greece and fast in the US, so, if u can wait for that long, u can save money. I think, 15k in Greece, 35 in the US, basic model prices...

[@gr.pan.7342]

Ετσιιιιιι ιιι!!!!!!!!!

[@CipherintheMatrix]

[@brunoboettcher8921]

Wonderfull design! But do I seeit right that on full tanks the pilot must weight less than 58kg??? Is there also a version for normal persons (like me, 110kg)?

[@stanbieleski4836]

The engine sound is a bit confusing, but it's a cool acft.

[@klausbrinck2137]

40hp only, that´s why...

[@capnhardway]

Yes, it's really cool, whoever dislikes is just jealous! I'd love to have one! So what if it's a pusher? Probably quiet in the cockpit, noise being behind you! Retractable gear as well! Very nice, kudos. Do you need a license or can you fly vfr?

[@klausbrinck2137]

An US kit-company has the WW-distributing-rights by now (except Greece itself, I guess), now, one can soon buy it... Much cheaper when bought in Greece, but they build slowly in Greece and fast in the US, so, if u can wait for that long, u can save money

[@garthhandlon9948]

When will it be available? How can I get on a list to be notified of the release?

[@BrilliantDesignOnline]

SF1 ARCHON

[@rajatdas3534]

Can This Concept use as Light Attack Role???

[@matthewferguson3922]

Waiting for the plans please respond.

[@wesm3915]

How can I get full specs on this?

[@basel2003]

How do I buy one in Egypt?

[@owldaniel6196]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂....saluuuut...🤣😂🤣😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌

[@evangelosnicolaou4127]

Very clever design, but not for military purpose I dont think ,looks very slow for that.But it can be built for commercial use if built bigger .But again shows the greeks can make anything they want if they had the money to back them up .well done greeks we love you from cyprus

[@loukaskampouropoulos5700]

Συγχαρητήρια .Θα πω μια ιδέα γιοργο πως πρέπει να συναντηθείς με τον Δημήτρη τον κορρε και αυτός είναι εφευρέτης αλλά στα αυτοκίνητα και σε άλλες κατασκευές .Πιστεύω φίλε γιοργο πως μια συνάντηση μαζί Του ίσως έβγαζε κάτι καλό στης κατασκευεσας ανταλλαγές ιδέες δύο ελλήνων . Συγχαρητήρια

[@vinnyEtv]

i wonder how it would do with a turboprop

[@krusty1974]

I find most of the airplane (wings and tail section) very nicely designed in terms of look. Unfortunately the front section is just odd looking.

[@AshX26]

just curious, if the air force saw that, will they shoot it?

[@RandomFandomOfficial]

No match for a sidewinder traveling 2.5+ 😂

[@heikkisallinen9012]

New Iranian stealth fighter ?

[@Ralphcb666]

Beautiful ! I watched with a soundtrack, Recommend: Janji - Heroes Tonight (feat. Johnning)

[@ikaros2006]

Μεγάλος μάγκας ο φίλος

[@alexandroshoulis1556]

Με λίγη προσπάθεια θα γίνει ένα καλό drons..

[@rbakken2999]

Nose gear looks weak. Cool plane!

[@Szymon_Pakula]

Ohhh You like military stuff.

[@reza-shah3133]

Hi really good I was F14 pilot but that plane look good what’s the Price ?

[@klausbrinck2137]

An US kit-firma has the WW-distributing-rights by now (except Greece itself, I guess), now, one can soon buy it... Much cheaper when bought in Greece, but they build slowly in Greece and fast in the US, so, if u can wait for that long, u can save money. basic kit 15k in greece, 35k in the US, I think.

[@schutztruppe]

is this an ultralight?

[@G-Aerosports]

aerosports.gr/

[@klausbrinck2137]

200kg empty

[@pavlospitselas2982]

Ευγε για τη συνεχη βελτιωση, η σκεψη μας σας συνοδευει. Δεν γνωριζω αν με ενα προγραμμα simulator πτησεως που χρησιμοποιειρται πχ στο playstation, με την αναλογη κασκα και την προσθηκη καμερων , διοπτρων νυκτερινης πτησεως κλπ μπορεσει να διασυνδεθουν τα οργανα ελεγχου του σκαφους με αυτο το συστημα και να ελεγχεται πλεον το σκαφος με την κασκα, δημιουργοντας μια προηγμενη αισθηση πλοηγησεως του σκαφους. Νομιζω οτι ειναι μια συγχρονη δυνατοτητα με το ελαχιστο δυνατο κοστος, χωρις να γνωριζω ποσο εφικτο ειναι. Σαν ιδεα το θετω. Καλη δυναμη.

[@nasos88]

Τι παπατζα πέταξες ρε φίλε;

[@Meredith848art]

I hope it does not get shot down.

[@angrynas9668]

Michael Meredith The russians yes;if they detect it

[@drroussakis]

The biggest enemy for this aircraft was and will always be the Greek bureaucracy.

[@christosgaitanidis1191]

Τελικά είμαστε άξιοι της μοίρας μας που είναι το ελληνικό κράτος να παράγει εγχώρια τέτοια αεροπλάνα για τον στρατό μάς 100 τέτοια με ραντάρ και εννοείται οπλισμένα οι απέναντι μετά θα βαραν προσοχή..

[@stavroskosmidis7577]

Πλάκα έχεις ρε φίλε, οι απέναντι φτιάχνουν δικά τους τανκς πυραύλους drohnes είναι στην πέμπτη η στην έκτη θέση παγκοσμίως σε στρατιωτική δύναμη, αντιστιχουν 12 προς ένα στον στρατό και επειδή ένας στην Ελλάδα κατασκεύασε μια ιπτάμενη μπετονιέρα νομίζεις πως υπάρχει ελπίδα, θα σωθούμε μόνο όταν φύγουν οι ανθελληνες που μας κυβερνούν και έρθουν σωστοί Έλληνες που θα φτιάξουν εργοστάσια να κατασκευαζουν δικά μας οπλικά συστήματα γιατί μπορούμε έχουμε την δυνατότητα

[@MrAristhan]

Απο περιέργεια και μόνο, πόσο είναι το κόστος κατασκευής του συγκεκριμένου μοντέλου ?

[@giannhg13]

κοιτα ενα μοτερ 50 ιππων κανει κανα 500ρικο (αναλογως και την κατασταση) τα υπολοιπα αντε να κανουν το πολυ 2-3 χιλιαρικα

[@MrAristhan]

@@giannhg13 απίστευτο...... λιγότερο απο ένα καλό μεταχειρισμένο αυτοκίνητο.

[@user-gc9ie3zk1y]

Εεε όχι bro 9Κ

[@Texaca]

...looks like something out of the movie Planes 2013, a mini F-15, but more like a F-1.5 😄 I want one 👍💯 You could literally overwhelm your enemy, by producing 500,000 of these aircraft in people's backyards, built by DIY'ers and hobbyists, and whatever enemy you have, would run out of ammunition in an hour 😄 But I still don't think, that the backyard Afrikaans Aeronautical hobbyists couldn't get one of the ground successfully 🤔 ..especially in the Congo

[@mysterhannibal6089]

καλό αεροσκάφος όμως ος εκπαιδευτικού αεροπλάνο καληταιρα να ήταν διθέσιο.

[@rhugg215]

Do you need a license to fly this

[@adsdentiste]

ΕΥΓΕ , όμως: Θάθελα νάξερα ποιος.......... ξέχασε τα μικρόφωνα ανοιχτά ( θησαυρός της Ελληνικής γλώσσας ΧΑΡΥ ΚΛΙΝ )

[@user-mh2lf8lm8z]

εύγε και πάλη !! μια συνεργασία με τους κτητικούς που φτιάχνουν κινητήρες δοκιμάσατε? www.haniotika-nea.gr/kinitires-aeroskafon-made-in-chania/

[@user-mh2lf8lm8z]

μακάρι να είναι όπως τα λες...και με την τεχνογνωσία της εταιρίας που κατασκευάζει το OKYALOS θα έδενε το θέμα για παραγωγή ..λες?

[@user-mh2lf8lm8z]

το θυμάμαι και θυμάμαι και τα δοκιμαστικά που έκανε και τα έδειξε η ερτ.. τι να πω αδερφέ? σαν να μην θέλουν να πάει κάτι καλά σε αυτόν τον τόπο.. εχω φάει τον κόσμο να βρω το βίντεο αλλα τίποτα..

[@user-mh2lf8lm8z]

εννοούσα οτι έχουν τα μηχανήματα για βιομηχανοποίηση για την λαμαρίνες..

[@iwn.4154]

greek f-35 ?? :P XD

[@rockymilano2071]

To bad that thing doesn't have an l/S Corvette engine. Could you imagine?

[@klausbrinck2137]

An US kit-firma has the WW-distributing-rights by now (except Greece itself, I guess), now, one can soon buy it... Much cheaper when bought in Greece, but they build slowly in Greece and fast in the US, so, if u can wait for that long, u can save money. basic kit, 15k in Greece, 35k in the US, I think. The Corvette engine can then be mounted on, since the basic kit always misses an engine... ;-)

[@NGYT40]

Μόνο εγώ είμαι που βλέπω ότι αυτό το αεροσκάφος θα μπορούσε να μετατραπεί σε ένα μη επανδρωμένο για στρατιωτική χρήση;

[@tetnia]

Είμαι υπερήφανος για εσάς!!!! ΜΠΡΑΒΟ !!!! Και αυτοί μάλλον ζήλεψαν kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZzchqVjaL-nh5o....

[@user-uv3rc7pn5o]

какие дураки ставят дизлайки?

[@spartanconscience2693]

Only a matter of time before Greek bureaucracy destroys this idea. Fortunately the idea will 'take off' in the civilized countries where innovation is rewarded and not punished as it is in Greece.

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Εχεις απολυτο δικαιο spartan!!!

[@klausbrinck2137]

An US kit-firma has the WW-distributing-rights by now (except Greece itself, I guess), now, one can soon buy it... Much cheaper when bought in Greece, but they build slowly in Greece and fast in the US, so, if u can wait for that long, u can save money

[@SuperKeltis]

ότι πρέπει για σχεδιασμό military UCAV. Επικοινωνείστε με την ελληνική αεροπορία, μήπως και ξυπνήσουν εκεί πέρα ...

[@dilaramichel4163]

Will you dog fight with Turkish air force on Aegean sea ??? LoL 😆😆😆 i am kidding .. good job my neighbour.. Greetings from Turkey...

[@dityokurniawan2261]

F35 on cheap mode!!!!